Behind the Startup

"Behind the Startup" explores how the influence of venture capital shapes the organization and operations of Silicon Valley startups, highlighting how investor demands drive companies to rapidly scale and often rely on a mix of high-tech systems and low-wage labor. Drawing from extensive research, the book examines the financial structures that channel the profits of innovation away from the broader public and toward a small elite. It advocates for shifting attention from technological fixes to reforming the financial infrastructure that underpins modern innovation.